Things To Do near Gara Rock Beach
Living Coasts, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Major attraction on The English RIviera Located on the Torquay waterfront, Living Coasts is a major attraction on The English Riviera. Marketed as 'Torquay's coastal zoo', you 'take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. At Living...
Torquay Princess Pier, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Pier on the west side of Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Pier is a superb pier on the west side of Torquay Marina. It's lined with benches and leads to the harbour wall from which there are excellent views across Torquay Marina to central Torquay. Access from P...
Best South Devon Museums, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
South Devon has some great regional museums. We list the best below. Also find listings for National Trust and English Heritage properties. Museums Torre Abbey. A museum and art gallery housed within an ancient abbey, this is up there with the best cultural attractions in South West...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Wonderful museum and art gallery Once the wealthiest abbey of its kind in England, today Torre Abbey is one of the most complete and important examples of an abbey in the country. Open daily all year round, Torre Abbey is in the heart of Torquay within The English Riviera. Follow in the footst...
Torquay Watersports, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Watersports from the beaches and harbours at Torquay The Torquay area is known for its surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, sea kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Head to one of its beaches or harbours to enjoy these activities. If you don't have any kit, we'd recommend the suppliers...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The world's first urban Geopark The English Riviera Geopark was the world's first urban Geopark. It's exceptionally beautiful and fascinating and within one of the UK's hottest tourist destinations. A Geopark is a territory with an internationally important geological and cultural heritag...
Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Some of Tor Bay's finest views Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay) is a stretch of high ground on the north side of Tor Bay. It provides huge views across the bay to Brixham and Berry Head. There's plenty of parking but we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path which is parti...
Torquay Harbour, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Spectacular location on the Torquay waterfront Set in a spectacular location on the Torquay waterfront, Torquay Harbour is close to some of The English Riviera's best attractions including Living Coasts, Torre Abbey and Kents Cavern. The local area is packed with restaurants, pubs an...
Batten Bay Beach, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth Batten Bay Beach is a rock, shingle and coarse sand beach a short ferry ride south of central Plymouth. There are plenty of rockpools to explore and superb views. The beach looks out across Plymouth Sound to Plymouth Breakwater and C...
Torquay Princess Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Gardens behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Gardens sit behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour. Princess Theatre and Princess Pier are on the west side of the gardens. It's a great spot from which to take in the views. Location of Torquay Princess...
Torquay South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Torquay Torquay is an amazing place. Packed with visitor attractions, the stretch of coast path running east and north of central Torquay is remarkable. Huge views open out across Tor Bay to Brixham and Berry Head at the southern end of The English Riviera. The South...
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Offers an extraordinary range of watersports in and around Plymouth Sound Located on the coast of Plymouth Sound. Offers the full English breakfast of watersports. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing, coasteering, gorge walking, dinghy sailing, keelbo...
Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Prominent feature in Plymouth Sound Spend time in Plymouth or the nearby South Devon and East Cornwall coastlines and you'll see a breakwater near the mouth of Plymouth Sound. This is Plymouth Breakwater. Plymouth Breakwater is ‘1560 metres long and 13 metres wide at the top. Building of the...
Mount Batten Point and Tower, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Historical landmark offering great views of Plymouth ‘The large circular tower in front of you is thought to have been built between about 1646 and 1652, probably in response to the threat of war with the Dutch. It was named after William Batten, who had commanded the Parliamentary navy in Plym...
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 20 miles away)
Splendid beach to the east of Torquay Marina within The English Riviera Meadfoot is a splendid beach providing great views across Tor Bay and up to Thatcher Rock. There's a cafe and toilets behind the beach. Whilst there's plenty of local parking, we'd recommend walking in on the ...